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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.70, 209.54 and 48.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.70, 209.54 and 48.37 is: 72.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.70 : 209.54 = 48.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.70/209.54 = 48.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.70x = 209.54 × 48.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.70x = 10,135.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,135.45/139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.55

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